Issue ID | 1565798 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11208703 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | 4RUNNER |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 10/01/19 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My model is a trd off road 4runner with the "bold" package which includes a non-functional hood scoop. The unsafe factor is that the design of the hood scoop allows for bright sunlight to be reflected directly into the driver eyes, effectively blinding the driver. Although it takes the right combination of direction of travel, time of day, etc. This has occurred three times in the 5 months i have owned the vehicle. I have personally solved the issue by applying a non reflective decal which has eliminated the issue. I attempted to bring this to the attention of toyota customer care with negative results. I would like to see that your agency suggest toyota apply a non-reflective decal as part of the manufacturing process (as they already do on the toyota tacoma pickup). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FOLSOM, CA |
VIN pattern | JTEBU5JRXK5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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